HW Quiz #2 Beginnings of the Republic Flashcards
Though Tarquin is “lawless and tyrannical” in his government of the city, in what area is he skilled?
He is a skilled soldier and war leader.
After the brothers ask their father’s question, what additional question do they ask?
They ask the oracle which of them would become the next king
What is Brutus hailed as?
He is hailed as Liberator.
How long was the term of the two consuls and what are the insignia of the consuls?
The consuls were elected annually and their insignia were the rods/fasces.
In the efforts to secure liberty, what happens to Tarquinius Collatinus?
Simply because he is a distant relative of Tarquin the Proud and has the name “Tarquinius,” he is exiled.
Which two tribes does Tarquin then summon to fight against Rome?
He summons the Veii and the Tarquinii.
As Lars Porsena advances towards the city, what is the most vulnerable point that the Romans need to fortify?
The Romans needed to fortify a wooden bridge over the Tiber.
Mucius earns for himself the name of Scaevola after the event of the besieging of the city. “Scaevola” means “he who will fight one-handed.”
False; The left handed man
At the battle of Lake Regillus, who defeats whom?
The Romans defeat Tarquin and his Latin allies.
What edict does Servilius issue in order to rally the people to join the fight against the Volscians, who were marching against Rome?
The edict said that no one could imprison a Roman citizen, and that it was illegal to sell or size the property of a soldier on active service, or interfere with his family.
